Caleb: 5 months old

Soon after Christmas our little Caleb turned 5 months old!

What is Caleb like these days?

His personality is starting to shine, and most of the time Caleb is all smiles. Let me warn you that when his smile is shined on you, your day will be instantly brighter! He has a way of warming your heart with that big grin!

We had a couple of rough, rough weeks this past month when Caleb developed a bad cough. Though he didn't seem to feel too bad, his cough kept getting worse. Thankfully, I took him to the pediatrician, who tested him for RSV and sure enough, the test was positive. Unfortunately, there was little to be done, but we were glad to know so we could take precautions to keep from spreading it, plus do what we could at home to manage some of his symptoms. Caleb got much worse before he got better, and we had a total of 3 trips to the pediatrician for him, plus 2 trips for Adam, who inevitably got the same thing. Both boys also developed secondary ear infections, and Adam had 5 days of antibiotic before changing to another one because he still had fevers of 104 that made him very sick. We felt like it was never going to end! But remember when I said earlier that I had worked so hard to get presents purchased and wrapped, Christmas cards ordered and mailed, etc? Well, I think that's the reason why! Thank you, Lord! It was TOUGH those couple of weeks, and I cannot imagine having extra stress on top of that! But enough about the sickness...We are better!

Caleb 17 lbs, 8 oz and is 27 1/2 inches long. Everyone comments on how long he is. He has dark brown hair and dark gray-blue eyes with specks of brown. He wears size 3-6 clothes, plus some 6 months clothes, and size 2-3 diapers. He drools constantly...a ton! We have to keep his cute outfits covered with big bibs. He sucks his thumb often and even has a chapped thumb because of it!

We haven't yet tried cereal or baby food - maybe next month! He still nurses and has occasional formula bottles. The past few days I am sure he has been on a growth spurt. He is sleeping a bit better right now, stretching it out for about 6 hours before eating then sleeping the rest of the night on his good days.

He has a great laugh now, and uses it when you pretend tickle him, or make funny faces at him. He has become very aware of his surroundings and wants to watch what is going on, so many times he likes to sit in your lap and look around. He loves to kick on the floor, and he rolled over for the first couple of times during one of those office visits with the pediatrician this month. He likes tummy time, jumping in the jumparoo, sitting in the Bumbo (sometimes), eating his hand (and yours), kicking under the farm play gym, and he especially likes being carried around by Mama and Dada.

This was the first time he figured out how to get himself out of the Bumbo seat.

As you can tell, he was pretty proud of himself!

Caleb, five months have flown by and suddenly you are getting big! Thank you for how you brighten our lives and give us so much joy. We love watching you learn new things, and we are thankful to be your parents. Plus, if you want to continue liking Mommy the best, that will be fine with me too. Haha! We love you baby boy.



-Mama and Dada